Industry works to smooth tough times for blinds

Article Abstract:

The Window Coverings Safety Council is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to reduce the risk of child strangulation, by mandating split cords on all new products, and by encouraging single-wand controls, break-away tassels, floor-mounting systems, and break-away fixtures. The industry is also establishing no-lead, PVC glossy vinyl standard for blinds, to eliminate the risk of lead poisoning from deterioration of the paint on some imported mini-blinds.

Administration of General Economic Programs, All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing, Plastics products, not elsewhere classified, Admin. of general economic programs, Blind and Shade Manufacturing, Drapery hardware & blinds & shades, Drapery Hardware, Blinds & Shades, Consumer Product Safety Com, Plastic Parts for Window Blinds, Standards, Safety and security measures, Prevention, Home furnishings industry, Lead poisoning, Window coverings industry, United States. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Window coverings, Plastic hardware

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Fringe benefits

Article Abstract:

Trimmings not only serve to decorate but also to conceal some imperfections in the work. Historically, trimmings originated in seventeenth-century France, where it was called passementerie and was used by upholsterers. The practice caught on and was widely used since then.

France, Decorative arts, Decoration and ornament, Decorations (Special occasions), 17th century AD

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The benefits of blinds

Article Abstract:

Blinds can be bought from a variety of sources and will provide privacy for any room. Blind designs and purchasing options are discussed.

Purchasing

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